'Circle of inclusion' grows with Scott, Dixie Heights friendship

12:11 PM,
Jan. 21, 2014

Written by

Adam Turer

Another chapter was written in a lifelong friendship on Jan. 17 at Dixie Heights High School.

It marked the final time Colonels forward Matt Wehrle would shake hands with Scott High School basketball manager Brody Flynn following a contest between the two rivals. The two seniors have known one another since they were infants. Their mothers are close friends and the families share vacations and holidays together.

Matt and his younger brother, Ben, share a love of basketball with Brody and his younger brother, Drew. Matt has been a champion for Brody, who was born with Down Syndrome. ...